NAFDAC confiscates 120 fake bags of rice in Rivers State Obi slams disregard for Supreme Court judgment in Rivers fund allocation Catholic priest kidnapped in Imo ‘I have no links to militants,’ says Fubara NAFDAC confiscates 120 fake bags of rice in Rivers State NAFDAC seized 120 fake bags of rice in Port Harcourt during […]
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Rivers Assembly Backs Emergency Rule, Blames Fubara for Crisis The Rivers State House of Assembly has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, following prolonged political instability. The president’s directive also saw the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and state lawmakers, with retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas
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Rivers Assembly moves to impeach Fubara The Rivers State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, citing alleged misconduct. The lawmakers claim their actions are in line with Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution, fueling speculation that Fubara’s removal is imminent. This development follows a
Athena Daily Brief – 17th March 2025 Read More »
Anambra bans students from using phone The Anambra State Government has banned students from using mobile phones in secondary schools across the state. Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, Chairman of Post Primary Schools Service Commission, announced this decision to curb distractions and enhance academic performance. Principals and teachers are now authorized to confiscate mobile phones brought to
Athena Daily Brief – 15th March 2025 Read More »
Fubara denied entry into Rivers assembly quarters Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. Fubara, who arrived at the complex in the company of
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Today on Athena Daily Brief: Fubara Dismisses Police as Ineffective, Pledges to Block LG Poll Disruption Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has expressed surprise at the actions of the police in allegedly attempting to invade the premises of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to disrupt the planned Local Government election on Saturday. Speaking
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